What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Grinnell, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 169% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Grinnell, Iowa?

A salary of $60,000 in Grinnell, Iowa should increase to $83,182 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRINNELL vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Grinnell, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 38.6% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,182 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Charleston
than in Grinnell, Iowa

Grinnell, IA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Grinnell, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

45.4% higher

Health

19.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Grinnell, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grinnell, IA vs. Charleston, SC

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